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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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48.059
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State Project Title:
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THE FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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Agency:
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Department of Education and Commissioner of Education
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Program:
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STUDENT FIN. AID PROG. - STATE
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Budget Entity:
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48200200
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Specific Appropriation:
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GAA Line #3; $705,181,580.00; FY 2026-27
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Appropriation Category:
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100373
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Related CFDA Code:
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N/A
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Authorization:
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1009.53, F.S.; Chapter 2026-232, Laws of Florida
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Objectives:
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To establish three lottery-funded scholarships to reward any Florida high school graduate who merits recognition of high academic achievement and who enrolls in a degree program, certificate program, or applied technology program at an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary education institution within three years of graduation from high school.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Non-Profit
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Restrictions:
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Eligible Florida private postsecondary education institutions can participate. Funding is restricted to a private award amount that is the equivalent of tuition and allowable covered fees at a public institution. Any funds not disbursed to eligible students, erroneously disbursed to ineligible students or unused advances from the state must be returned within the guidelines of relevant statute.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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Information about this project and any recipient application procedures may be found at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/ProgramsOffered.htm
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Application Procedures:
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Initial and renewal institution application procedures are found at: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/osfahomepg.htm
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Award Procedures:
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Recipients receive tuition and fees for hours enrolled at public postsecondary institutions or the equivalent at eligible private postsecondary institutions.
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Deadlines:
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The deadline for institutional evaluation for participation in state-funded financial aid program for the next academic year is June 1. Recipient applications are due by high school graduation.
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Eligible Institutions by State Program are found at: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaids.org/admin/SAWELIGPSI_ByProg.asp
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Information Contact:
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Lou Anne Standley
Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Programs
325 W. Gaines St.,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 410-5200
Email: Louanne.Standley@fldoe.org
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Web Address:
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http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/osfahomepg.htm
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